The tipping issue has been a hot topic lately because everywhere we go it seems you we are asked to tip! The good news is that you do not need to tip for every single thing. Our guide to tipping etiquette when it comes to restaurants and grocery delivery orders is here to help! Tipping […]
With so many patriotic holidays during the summertime, members of the military and their families have been at the top of my mind. Their selflessness and service is something that we all acknowledge, but oftentimes it isn’t as loudly lauded as it ought to be — the way they serve, defend, and protect our country, […]
Today, June 14, is Flag Day in the United States — commemorating the day in 1777 that the U.S. adopted the flag by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. President Woodrow Wilson officially established the day as National Flag Day in 1916, and ever since Americans have celebrated the Stars and Stripes by displaying flags […]
It’s graduation season, and that means graduation announcements, invitations, parties, and more. We’ve heard from so many DoSayGive readers asking what is the proper etiquette for various high school graduation scenariosBut not to worry: We have answers for all your graduation etiquette questions! GRADUATION INVITATION ETIQUETTE First, it’s important to know your school and community’s […]
There are seasons of life for everything — joy, sorrow, quiet, busy-ness. As we get older, we often find ourselves in a season where the tables turn, where the script flips, and we start caring for those who cared for us our whole lives. Our parents. This can be a sudden shift or a gradual […]
I’m a romantic at heart. So I love it when my husband surprises me with a fun night out or leaves a thoughtful note for me before a business trip. But romance goes both ways, so today’s post is for the ladies! This may be the perfect little push to come up with ideas for […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are in full-on planning mode. We’re arranging travel plans, confirming when family is coming into town, and decorating our homes. It’s easy to focus almost solely on the details of the holidays — after all, we’ve spent so much time preparing and want everything to go as […]
We’re in the midst of the busy travel season, and I’ve seen countless articles bemoaning the fact that many people, it seems, have forgotten how to behave in airports and on airplanes. Granted, travel hasn’t been what it used to be these past two years. But having respect for other travelers, flight attendants, TSA agents, […]
We are often asked what to do when a friend or loved one loses a pet, how to comfort them during that time and honor the loss of what many consider to be a part of their family. We wanted to put together a guide for gift ideas that will bring comfort to anyone who […]
From Easter brunches to sunrise services at church, egg hunts, and everything in between, there’s something so special about family traditions leading up to Easter. I’ve gathered some activity ideas for making the week of Easter rich in meaning but simple in effort. Maybe one or two of them will inspire and become traditions for […]
A few weeks ago on Instagram, we talked about meal train etiquette and gracious tips on how to deliver a meal to family or friends. We think this is important for everyone to know, especially if you’re in the season of life where friends are having babies! There is definitely an art to meal delivery, […]
One of the first things you hear when you tell people you’re pregnant is to write down your ideal birth plan and then tear it up. I always thought that was silly until I found myself in the NICU not once, but twice, with premature babies born at 28 and 29 weeks. If you’ve found […]